MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Breather pipe from petrol tank deteriorated
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C58 GDV is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1986 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Talbot Samba fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C58 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Samba typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C58 GDV registered?
C58 GDV is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 18 February 1986.
Is C58 GDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C58 GDV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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